Thanks for this. It was so clear and I have been spinning for two years but learnt so much. I will definitely use your method in the future.
@thenaturalspinner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@joans4266
8 жыл бұрын
In order to keep any sticky residue from the scotch tape getting onto my WPI (wraps per inch) stick, or onto any portion of my yarn I simply cut a small notch or groove into the end of the WPI stick and slip one end of my yarn into the notched anchor point. Then I carry the yarn down the length of the WPI stick until I get to the beginning of the measurement line, and continue to roll the WPI stick to load the yarn evenly as you show. This technique creates a nice starting point without having to fiddle with tape. =^D I enjoyed watching your video and subscribed right away. I'm looking forward to getting back into spinning and knitting after having to pack up my yarn and needles for months in preparation for an overseas move. Thanks for sharing your skills with the rest of us!
@thenaturalspinner
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment! I have a friend who does wood turning and makes spindles, wpi tools, etc...and she made me a prototype wpi tool. I did mention to her to put a notch in the end so the yarn would be secured. In a pinch though, a pencil and some tape will do. You make a good point :)
@withthesehands1631
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing us how to do this! You've helped me greatly!
@thenaturalspinner
8 жыл бұрын
+Una Luna I am very glad that it helped you :) Thank you for leaving a comment!
@liztoth9512
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just the info I needed!
@thenaturalspinner
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it helped!
@heidi7163
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. For me it was very timely. I am not a spinner but I just frogged a project and wound it on my new swift and I had no idea how to tie it. This video was very helpful.
@thenaturalspinner
9 жыл бұрын
Heidi Partin Great! That's exactly why I did this video...I am very glad it was helpful!!
@cherrywhitaker7608
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you so much 😊 x
@thenaturalspinner
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you : )
@PretendItsAPlan
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was very explicit and clear on how to measure they yardage :)
@thenaturalspinner
9 жыл бұрын
PretendItsAPlanI am glad it was of use to you :) Thank you for posting a comment!
@sheilasardino1657
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - this video was extremely helpful to me!
@thenaturalspinner
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheila, I'm glad you found it helpful! -Kimberly
@Liono68
9 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. I'm just starting to get into processing raw fiber and your videos are really informative. Do you ever dye your yarns or raw fiber or roving? I'd like to get into natural dyes (Osage, Walnut, Turmeric, etc.). Would you ever do a video on this? Okay if not, just thought I'd ask. :) Thanks for taking the time to post your videos.
@thenaturalspinner
9 жыл бұрын
Steven Scott Hi! Yes, I have done some natural dyeing, but not that much. I personally prefer natural colors. The local spinning guild will be having a natural dye day in August and I am planning on making a video about the dyeing we do that day. Thank you so much for asking ! I welcome suggestions! Thanks, -Kim :)
@Liono68
9 жыл бұрын
Well yay! Thank you so much! :)
@KnitOutTheJams
9 жыл бұрын
Hooray a new video to inspire!
@thenaturalspinner
9 жыл бұрын
KnitOutTheJams I try!! :)
@hollynoscar3534
8 жыл бұрын
loved this tutorial.... great info. thanks for sharing.
@thenaturalspinner
8 жыл бұрын
+Francesca Di Leo Thank you for watching :) Glad you like it! -Kimberly :)
@rubymoore1621
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. very easy to understand.
@SherrisPlace
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please share where you got your skein winder? Thank you
@thenaturalspinner
Жыл бұрын
I could, but they are no longer in business. I'm sure a search will yield you several other good fiber tool makers. Good luck!
@SqueezyQueen
6 жыл бұрын
where did u get your windmill swift? that's amazing
@thenaturalspinner
5 жыл бұрын
It was bought from an Etsy seller. Unfortunately he no longer makes them. A search around may find you another like it, or you could have a handy woodworker friend or family member make you one. They don't seem too complicated really. Thanks for posting. -Kimberly : )
@crystalgoffinet4168
6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't it make a difference what the diameter of the down rod is to calculate the wpi?
@thenaturalspinner
5 жыл бұрын
It makes no difference what size dowel rod is used. You could easily use a pencil if you had one handy. It could also be square, triangular, or flat. WPI gauges come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You are simply using it to hold the yarn so that you can see how many strands of yarn, lying next to each other, there are in an inch. The tricky part of determining wraps per inch, is keeping the tension consistent (not stretching the yarn) and not pushing the yarn too close together as you wrap. This would give you an innacurate result. Hope this helps. Thanks for posting! -Kimberly
@etm567
19 күн бұрын
Those aren't skeins, they are hanks. Skeins are wrapped so you can pull from the center, usually.
@thenaturalspinner
17 күн бұрын
A friend of mine and I had a conversation about hanks and skeins a while back. You are technically correct. However, common use of words does change over time. The word roving meant something a bit different 100 years ago than the way we commonly use it today. I have a lot of old fiber arts books and see words and phrases used back then that are either no longer used or mean something different today. Even though a twisted shape of yarn is a hank, it is commonly referred to by most people as a skein. Think about fiber arts competitions at any festival. They aren't called "Hank and Garment" competitions, they are Skein and Garment Competitions and all of the yarn is presented in the twisted form. In fact, I have never once heard anyone call the twisted form a hank, and that's likely why I have always referred to it as a skein. Your comment got me thinking and I searched around some yarn sellers and all I found was yarn described as skeins, not in the pull from center form, but wound like I show in the video. I do appreciate your comment.
@acebilbo
3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of long tail ties? Then you don't cut pieces. Makes a beautiful skein.
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